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"No citizen has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training.... What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable."
-Socrates

Did sumo's for the first time as recommended to me by some of you guys. I didn't really put a lot of time into reading about form and technique. So I will continue to do so for the next few weeks.

Sumo Deadlifts
225x3,275x3,315x0,295x3

Squats (Reps)
140x8,160x8,180x8

RDL
140x13x3

BB Shrug 190x10x3

OVerall Workout Grade: B

Notes:
Sumos felt good overall. I think I need to spend more time working on the technique, but I like them. Felt easier for me to get into position. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do with them.

The rest of the session was pretty staight forward assistance work.

I am messing with the camera angles on sumo. So be patient.
Sumo 275x3

Sumo 295x3

Squats 160x8

Squats 180x8

__________________ Zdravko Veselin Gaeta

I am not a powerlifter nor am I a bodybuilder. I just want to be big and strong.

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Keep doing the rep work on the squats and you will progress. They looked pretty good to me Big J. I am progressing slowly on mine as I build back up hoping that I will be able to keep my form to a high standard.

On the deads, I suggest, and its only a suggestion, that you stay tight & taut in between reps. I find I am able to retain my form consistently throughout the set that way. I am glad you have a good first impression with Sumo tho!